Arsenal kick off the new Premier League season as the defending champions host newly promoted Coventry City at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are the clear favourites to lift the trophy again having ended a 22-year wait to claim the title last season.They begin against a Coventry side making their top-flight return after 25 years away, with Frank Lampard the mastermind behind their Championship promotion campaign last term.A trip to North London is unlikely to offer much of a clue as to whether Coventry can avoid relegation, but it will still be a fascinating test for the new boys.101GreatGoals has the full team news from the Premier League curtain-raiser.Table of ContentsArsenal team newsCoventry City team newsRecent Form & Stats for Arsenal v CoventryWhere to Watch Arsenal v Coventry: TV and online streamsArsenal team newsIn addition to being without William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, Arsenal suffered a blow with new signing Bruno Guimaraes reportedly set to miss several weeks due to a hamstring injury.Ezri Konsa completed his move from Aston Villa on Friday but not in time to be involved. Gabriel Martinelli is not in the squad. The Gunners will allow the Brazilian to leave if they receive an acceptable offer.Christos Tzolis will make his Premier League debut for Arsenal after an impressive showing in the Community Shield.Arsenal: Raya; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Tzolis.Arsenal substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Hincapie, Eze, Gyokeres, Madueke, Nwaneri, Merino, Zubimendi, Dowman.Coventry City team newsCoventry City: Rushworth; Van Ewijk, Thomas, Amenda, Dasilva; Grimes, Onyeka, Yirenkyi; Tchaouna, Thomas-Asante, Simms.Coventry City substitutes: Wilson, Rudoni, Sakamoto, Awoniyi, Kitching, Latibeaudiere, Eccles, Torp, Hamer.Recent Form & Stats for Arsenal v CoventryArsenal and Coventry have not met in the Premier League since February 2001 when the Gunners won 1-0 at Highfield RoadArsenal have won their last four opening Premier League games to a new seasonCoventrys last Premier League opener, in 2000, ended in a 3-1 defeat to MiddlesbroughArsenal have won 17 of their last 18 games against promoted sides, the exception being last seasons 2-2 draw at SunderlandWhere to Watch Arsenal v Coventry: TV and online streamsArsenal versus Coventry kicks off on Friday night at 8pm. It is being shown in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event. You can also stream it on Sky Go.If you live outside the UK, clickHEREfor details of how to watch the game in your region. Topics Arsenal F.C. Coventry City F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Konsa hungry for more after completing Arsenal move Nicholas McGee 21st August, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Why Im going without Erling Haaland: My Gameweek 1 FPL team reveal Blake Hurst 21st August, 2026 Arsenal v Coventry: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 21st August, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five forwards to target ahead of Gameweek 1 including a 5%-owned gem Blake Hurst 21st August, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Manchester quartet headline five midfielders to target for Gameweek 1 Blake Hurst 21st August, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five defenders you need for Gameweek 1 including a 1.8%-owned differential Blake Hurst 21st August, 2026
